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From Vulnerability to Dignity: The RN Declaration of Self-Esteem
Katherine J Janzen1, Maureen Mitchell2, Lesley J Renton2
1Faculty of Health, Community and Education, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Nursing Forum
|November 5, 2015
Summary
Registered nurses (RNs) face workplace vulnerabilities. A new RN Declaration of Self-Esteem was developed to promote dignity and professional empowerment for nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Registered nurses (RNs) encounter significant vulnerabilities in contemporary healthcare.
- While some aspects of RN vulnerability can lead to positive patient outcomes, it also poses risks to nurses due to uncontrollable external forces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To uphold and elevate the dignity of registered nurses.
- To offer guidance and support to RNs who have experienced harm within the healthcare system or their profession.
Main Methods:
- The study involved a conference focused on "Advancing Nursing Practice Through Change, Innovation and Creativity."
- Participants included 115 administrators, RN regulatory body members, nursing faculty, educators, and staff nurses.
- A "Wild Thinking" activity facilitated reflection on personal experiences and desired workplace changes, with verbatim transcriptions and thematic analysis of responses.
Main Results:
- The analysis of 16 identified themes led to the creation of the RN Declaration of Self-Esteem.
- This declaration serves as a foundational document for enhancing nurses' self-worth and professional standing.
Conclusions:
- The RN Declaration of Self-Esteem has the potential to foster empowerment at both individual and collective professional levels for nurses.
- This initiative aims to support nurses in navigating workplace challenges and affirming their value.
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